Jones-Stafford Scholarship Fund

 

$1000

 

Laseanta Stafford and Tyronica Jones are both graduates of West Bolivar District High School and Mississippi State University. They have over 15 years of public service (civil and military), and know first hand the doors that education can open. Both Jones and Stafford firmly believe that a solid educational foundation is a passport to the future. As a result of their access to education, the pair have lived and worked in different countries and want other students to have the same opportunities. As first-generation college graduates Jones and Stafford want to remove some of the financial burdens associated with higher education and make the transition from high school into college a little easier for students. The Jones-Stafford Scholarship Fund will provide two individual recipients with a scholarship, paid directly to the education institution. The scholarship can be used for tuition and other educational related expenses such as books and lab fees.

 

Requirements:

Applicants must be graduates  from West Bolivar High School in Rosedale Mississippi.

 

 

Scholarship Inclusion:

The recipient of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship paid directly to the university of his/her choice.

 

Application Requirements:

Applicants will be required to submit a 2-4 minute video presentation answering the following question.

 

As you begin your journey into college, what is a goal you have set for yourself?

 

Please include the following in your response:

• Introduction. Tell us your name, where you are from, your current high school, and where you plan to attend college.

• Response. As you begin your journey into college, what is a goal you have set for yourself?
• Personal. Why is this goal important to you?
• Lessons. How do you plan on achieving this goal?
• Benefits. How will your overall education benefit from this goal?
• Closing. How will this goal contribute to life after college?

 

Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA; must submit school transcript when applicable.

 

Some Advice:

• Try to restate the questions in your response.
• Remember posture is important.
• Record your video with appropriate lighting using a neutral background.
• Pick a quiet area.
• Dress appropriately.
• Your final submission should be free of grammatical errors.